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Western Daily Mercury: Tuesday 1st December 1863 

Bideford: Penny Readings, combined with glee singing, will take place on Friday evening next, Messrs. Veysey, Pinsent, White, Dalrymple and Harrison comprise the number engaged. These readings have become quite popular, and it is only to be regretted that Bideford has not a more spacious building for the accommodation of the public. 

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GROxxxx Hennock

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 20th November 1863

C. Norrington and Co’s Annual Audit Dinner: On Wednesday last, Messrs., C. Norrington and Co., of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, and the other chief towns in Devonshire, entertained their customers (upwards of a hundred) at a dinner at Magor’s Commercial Hotel. Mr. Magor’s catering was excellent. The Chair, in the absence of Mr. C. Norrington, was taken by his highly respected manager, Mr. C. H. S. Veale, whilst Mr. H. Tapper (Kingsteington) and Mr. R. Coaker acted as vice chairmen. Among the company were also the following … (includes) … J. Pinsent. 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916 (?)

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 7th November 1863

The Mayor and Mayoress’s Ball at the Victoria Rooms: The Mayor of Southampton (F. Perkins, Esq._ and the Mayoress gave a grand ball at the Royal Victoria Rooms on Thursday evening, and it passed off with very much éclat; indeed, such a brilliant affair of the kind had never before taken place in Southampton. Through the generosity of the worthy Major and his amiable lady an immense number received invitations, and about 500 accepted. … (those present included) … Mr. Pinsent … 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30th October 1863

Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: we were unable last week to publish a report of the speeches at the annual dinner of this society, which was held at Mrs. Beazley’s Globe Hotel, under the presidency of the Right Hon. Lord Churston. We now supply the omission … (description of event and list of prize winners, includes) … … Ploughing: Class 3: To the youth under nineteen years of age with the double or one way plough, 1st prize, £1 10s; second 15s. Two competitors: 1st prize, Frederick Rowe, in the employ of Mr. G. Ford, Bovey; 2nd, George Warren, in the employ of Mr. Pinsent of Ware … 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916 (?)

Western Times: Friday 30th October 1863

(To the Editor of the Western Times) SCRIPTURE READING SOCIETY FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF NEWTON ABBOT: In consequence of the sudden removal by death, of Mr. Legier, the esteemed and laborious agent of the above Society, who for nearly nine years has done the work of an Evangelist, with much earnestness and success; the Committee feel called upon to make an appeal to his friends and the benevolent, on behalf of his bereaved widow and five fatherless children, who are left almost destitute of the means of support. Subscriptions will be gratefully received by the subjoined gentlemen, or at the Devon and Cornwall Bank, Newton Abbot, and the proceeds will be securely invested by the Committee for the future advantage of the Family: THOS. PINSENT, Esq., Treasurer: The Rev. W. WILLEY, Hon. Sec.: T. PINSENT, Esq., Kingsteignton, the Rev. W. WILLEY Torquay, W. SWEETING, Esq., Newton, The Rev. W. LOVEJOY, Bovey, SPARKE AMERY, Esq., Caton. 

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 27th October 1863] 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 28th October 1863

Agricultural Meetings: Newton Agricultural Society: The annual meeting of the Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society took place on Thursday last and the proceedings were highly successful. The ploughing match took place in a field belonging to Mr. Walter Rendell of Buckland Barton … (list of judges and then attendees at dinner) … includes Pinsent, Ware. 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916 (?)

Western Daily Mercury: Wednesday 28th October 1863 

Scripture Readers, Society for the Neighbourhood of Newton Abbot: To the Editor of the Western Daily Mercury. Sir, — Inconsequence of the sudden removal by death Mr. Legier, the esteemed and laborious agent of the above society, who for nearly nine years has done “the work of an Evangelist” with much earnestness and success, the committee feel called upon to make an appeal to his friends and the Benevolent on behalf of his bereaved widow and five small fatherless children, who are left almost destitute of the means of support. Subscriptions will be received by the subjoined gentlemen, or at the Devon and Cornwall Bank, Newton Abbot, and the proceeds will be securely invested by the committee for the future advantage of the family. THOS. PINSENT, Esq, Treasurer, Rev. W. WILLEY, Hon. Sec.: T. PINSENT. Esq. Kingsteignton: The Rev. W. WILLEY, Torquay: SWEETING. Esq. Newton: The Rev. W. LOVEJOY, Bovey: Sparke Amery, Esq., Caton 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Hampshire Independent: Saturday 24th October 1863

The Southampton Club held its annual dinner at its club-house in the High Street on Thursday evening, when Mr. Brixey placed upon the table a repast as fully maintained his well-known character as a public caterer … (continues) … … the health of the chairman was proposed by Mr. Pinsent, the press acknowledged by Mr. Falvey; the secretary, J. J. Bennett and several other toasts were given and drunk before the company separated. … 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 24th October 1863

The Southampton Club: the members of the Southampton Club held their annual dinner at the clubroom, High Street, on Thursday evening, when about fifty gentlemen sat down to an excellent repast provided by Mr. Brixley, who sustained his reputation of being a first-class public caterer. In the absence of the president (Mr. C. E. Deacon), Mr. J. C. Sharp, the vice-president, occupied the chair … (speeches and toasts) … Mr. Pinsent gave “The health of the Chairman, Mr. J. C. Sharp,” and that gentleman, in returning thanks, stated that he took a warm interest in the club, and he should always endeavour to promote its success … 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 23rd October 1863

Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: The twenty-fifth annual ploughing match of this society was held yesterday, in conjunction with a show of cattle and was attended with great success. The show yard was in a field at the end of East Street, and the ploughing took place in a field on Buckland Barton, some distance from the town, in the occupation of Mr. Walter Rendell … (description of event) … The Dinner was supplied by Mrs. Beazley, at the Globe Hotel l and her catering gave satisfaction to about 120 guests. The Right Hon. Lord Churston occupied the chair: J. H. Whiteway (Esq), Fishwick), and Mr. E. Beazley (Wolbourgh) filling the vice chairs. Among the company present were … (includes) … Pinsent (Kingsteignton) … (speeches and prizes) …

 [see also Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday October 28th 1863] 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916 (?)